Penny Production Officially Ends Nationwide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The United States Mint has officially ended production of the penny. The final one-cent coins for circulation were struck on November 12, 2025, concluding over 230 years…
Proposed Soddy-Daisy asphalt plant resurfaces amid continued opposition
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- You may remember a proposed…
Judge orders hundreds detained by ICE in Chicago area released over the next week, with hundreds more possible
A federal judge has ordered that hundreds of people detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement be released from federal facilities in the next week because their arrests by ICE were possibly unlawful and in violation of a federal court…
Diamond brooch Napoleon lost while fleeing Waterloo sells for $4.4 million at auction, Sotheby's says
A diamond brooch that French emperor Napoleon lost while fleeing from the Battle of Waterloo in the early 19th century sold for more than 3.5 million Swiss francs — about $4.4 million — at…
Walnut Street Bridge advances in construction
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Walnut Street Bridge is making strides toward its completion with an expected open date during the fall of 2026. Crews have completed sandblasting, painting, and intricate steel and woodwork on Spans 5 and…
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown gets $25K bail and GPS monitor on Miami attempted murder charge
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown will be released on $25,000 bail and must wear a GPS ankle monitor on an attempted murder charge in Florida, a…
13 tons of cocaine bound for the U.S. seized from ferry in Pacific, Panama says
Panamanian authorities on Tuesday announced a large seizure of U.S.-bound cocaine on a ferry in the Pacific, at a time Washington is upping an anti-drug military deployment in Latin America. Prosecutor Julio Villareal told reporters approximately…
US Mint in Philadelphia to press final penny as the 1-cent coin gets canceled
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia is set to strike its last circulating penny on Wednesday as the president has canceled the 1-cent coin. President Donald Trump has ordered its demise as costs climb…
The Chattanooga Area Food Bank remains in full emergency response
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Area Food Bank (CFAB) is still seeing a sharp rise as families across Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia face uncertainty about when and how much November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be issued.…
TDHS Begins Issuing Partial November 2025 SNAP Benefit Payments
UPDATE: Governor Lee says SNAP benefits could be back in full by Monday, November 17. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) has announced that the department will begin processing partial SNAP payments. This comes following…
Jeffrey Epstein said Trump "knew about the girls" in 2019 email to author Michael Wolff, House Democrats allege
Washington — Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday released emails exchanged between Jeffrey Epstein and others about President Trump. Among the documents is a 2011 message from Epstein…
Murder mystery at Memorial Auditorium!
CEO Nick Wilkinson joins News 12's Chip Chapman as the Tivoli Theatre gets ready to kick off their 2025-2026 Broadway Season! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Mystery and murder takes center stage…
3 credit card debt mistakes borrowers should avoid this November
CBS NEWS By Matt Richardson Household debt hit a new record high in the third quarter of 2025, according to a report released earlier this month. The cumulative household debt in the country grew to $18.59 trillion, increasing by $197 billion from…
Utility addresses blinking lights problem in Grundy County
ALTAMONT, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative has responded to customer complaints about blinking lights in Grundy County. Residents say they have seen blinking and dimming lights in their homes. SVEC officials say blinking usually means that the…
HCSO responds to disorder after suspect allegedly sets woman on fire
UPDATE: It was initially reported that Ms. Palacio was the suspect’s grandmother, however upon further investigation it has been concluded that there is no known familial connection between Medula…
Rolling Thunder keeps the memory alive on Veterans Day
ROCK SPRING, Ga. (WDEF) - As we celebrate Veterans Day, one group of riders continues to ensure that those who never made it home are never forgotten.…
UTC Honors Local Heroes at Annual Veterans Day Luncheon
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) honored local heroes today during its annual Veterans Day Luncheon. Students, staff, and community members gathered at the Wolford Family…
3 New Stars on Music City Walk of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Three new stars have been added to the Music City Walk of Fame. GRAMMY-winning songwriter Liz Rose, country legend Charley Pride, and reigning CMA and ACM Group of the Year Old Dominion were inducted…
Local representatives react to potential end of federal government shutdown
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It has been 41 days since the federal government shut down because Congress could not pass a continuing resolution. (more…)
Golden Apple Award: Holley Corder, Saint Jude School
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Holley Corder has a gift for creating a love of learning in her 4th grade students at Saint Jude. She tailors her lesson plans to…
Veteran Releases New Children’s Book
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Chattanooga veteran is using storytelling to inspire reflection and hope in children and adults alike. “Magron’s Quest,” written by Navy veteran and local creative leader Anthony…
Veterans Honored at Annual Ceremony
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Veterans, families, and community members gathered this morning at the National Guard Armory for the annual Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Chattanooga Area Veterans Council. The…
Dunlap community celebrates Veterans Day
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Dunlap community gathered today to celebrate veterans. They met at Sequatchie County Highschool to get out of the frigid weather. There was supposed to be a…
A 107% U.S. import tax on Italian pasta could make your favorite spaghetti pricier — or hard to find
Americans may soon be paying more for their favorite Italian pasta brands — or even have trouble finding imported spaghetti — as the Trump administration eyes a new import duty on 13 of Italy's…